Belarus and Azerbaijan Collaborate on Agrarian Town Development

Chairman of the State Committee for Urban Planning and Architecture Anar Guliyev, revealed ambitious plans for the new Istisu settlement on social media, following the foundation-laying ceremony attended by President Ilham Aliyev in Kalbajar on September 2, 2024.

As previously reported, the Istisu Mineral Water Plant was inaugurated on September 2, 2024, marking a significant advancement in Azerbaijan’s mineral water industry. President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva attended the opening of this cutting-edge facility, which blends modern technology with a deep-seated tradition in mineral water production.

After the 44-day war, there is increasing interest in opening railway routes between Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Turkey. This interest has heightened following the fifth round of negotiations between Armenian and Turkish special representatives Ruben Rubinyan and Serdar Kılıç at the Alijhan-Margara checkpoint on the border of the two countries.

In a bid to accelerate its digital transformation and address global environmental challenges, Azerbaijan today hosted an international conference titled “Paperless Government: The Environmental Impact of Digitalization and Innovation.” Organized by the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IRIA) in cooperation with the United Nations’ Azerbaijan office, the event is part of a broader series leading up to COP29, the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference.